This random image is spreading a malicious PyPl package using GitHub

Cybersecurity researchers from Check Point Research (CPR) have discovered a new malicious package on PyPI, the code repository for the Python programming language which uses an image to deliver a Trojan malware, largely using GitHub. The threat actors behind this new campaign hope that while searching the web for legitimate projects, Python developers will, sooner…

Affirm lays out profitability strategy following strong quarter

The data: Affirm’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) grew 62% year over year (YoY) in its fiscal Q1 2023 (ended September 30, 2022), compared with an 84% YoY increase in the same period last year, per its shareholder letter. The company’s revenues jumped 34% YoY, slowing from 55% YoY growth a year ago. How we got here: Two factors helped spur…

The memes mocking anyone with paid Twitter verification checks have arrived — and they’re merciless

The memes quickly began to flow as users realized there was a way to know if someone paid for their verification. Courtesy of dumbai Twitter users can now purchase a blue verification checkmark as part of the $8 Twitter Blue subscription. Although the checkmark looks the same, it comes with a disclaimer to differentiate between…

Democratic strategist apologizes for saying Lauren Boebert’s House loss would be ‘a gain for OnlyFans’

After democratic strategist Kurt Bardella said she could make an Only Fans if she lost her House race, Rep. Lauren Boebert responded on Twitter saying, “Liberals even suck at feminism.” Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, S. Schwartz/Getty Images Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella said Boebert could make money on OnlyFans if she loses her House race. Bardella later…

FTX asks Kraken to aid in liquidity crisis a day after the Binance rescue fell through, report says

Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images FTX approached Kraken for emergency funds on Thursday, according to a report from Axios.  The move follows the failed takeover deal between Binance and FTX.  Earlier on Thursday, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said he was in talks with Tron crypto token founder Justin Sun about a rescue. FTX has…

Amazon is reportedly putting its Alexa personal-assistant division under review as it seeks to cut costs across unprofitable businesses

An Amazon Alexa device Shutterstock Amazon has launched a cost-cutting review of its businesses, according to the WSJ. The review will focus on scaling back the company’s unprofitable business. Amazon’s device unit, which includes Alexa, has had operating losses of $5 billion a year in recent years. Looks like no one is safe in this…

Donald Trump tells donors to help Republicans win the US Senate — by giving his own political committees money

Donald Trump speaks to the media after voting at a polling station setup in the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on November 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Who will control the US Senate is still unknown as results from Arizona and Nevada continue trickling in. Donald Trump blasted out a…